Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The following actions will be taken, effective immediately, to limit face-to-face interactions and avoid group gatherings within Oconee County’s system of public parks: Chau Ram, High Falls and South Cove County Parks day use and campgrounds will be closed until further notice effective Wednesday, March 25th at 12:00 p.m. All camping reservations are being cancelled with full refunds through […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Westminster man late last week on a charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Third Degree. 32 year old Robert Grayson Alexander, Jr. was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center last Friday then released on Saturday after posting $10,000 bond. The charges stem from accusations that Alexander, Jr. had assaulted […]
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Despite being in a state of emergency, scam artists continue to operate. Recently, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office warned of a phone scam surrounding the coronavirus with the offer of free at home test kits, which is completely false. Now, The School District of Oconee County is warning residents that if you are approached about a fundraiser for any teams […]
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Monday Governor McMaster took further action against the spread of COVID-19 with the issuance of another executive order prohibiting gatherings of three or more people…
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Clemson’s City Council held an emergency meeting Thursday to make decisions related to COVID-19, and they enacted a voluntary curfew effective from 11pm to 6am. The Council also voted to extend the due dates for hospitality tax, hospitality fee, accommodations tax, and business license payments and to temporarily suspend late fees and disconnects for City services.
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Oconee County Government along with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is asking area churches to avoid all services that would attract large crowds of worshipers and to opt for online worship services instead during this COVID-19 Pandemic. According to St. Paul’s Catholic Church’s website, per the Bishop of Charleston, effective through April 1st there will be no Sacramental or Liturgical […]
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Even though the Oconee County Public Library is closed to the public until further notice due to COVID-19, your local library is still working to provide whatever assistance they can during this challenge. The library wants their users to know they will not have any items due or any fines accrued in this period. Book returns are still open for […]
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Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Orders Thursday, Directing state agency heads, as well as the leaders of public universities and colleges, to determine which employees should be considered essential, and to allow all non-essential employees work from home. Additionally, the order allows for all students to continue coursework online. The Governor also issued a direct order to local governments regarding […]
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South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 21 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.This brings the total number statewide to 81 cases in 17 counties. Both Kershaw and Greenville Counties have four new cases each, while one new case was reproted in each of the following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Beaufort, Charleston, Dorchester, Horery, Lancaster, Lexington, […]
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In order to protect the health and well-being of our customers and employees during the COVID-19 health emergency while continuing to serve the public, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is transitioning to fully remote processing for all licensing, boat titling and registration transactions. Beginning March 19 at 5 p.m., SCDNR offices statewide will no longer be able […]
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